Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium Easy

Publisher: Baker's Jazz and More

In the relaxed swinging tradition of Sammy Nestico and Count Basie, Say What? refers to the conversation that begins in the melody as two groups call and respond to each other. After the melody is thoroughly discussed, the chart moves on to a 16-bar written piano solo which is followed by a 16 bar written tenor sax solo. Chord changes are provided for both. A powerful 16 bar shout chorus is followed by a return to the bridge and then a final hard-swinging hurrah before the classic Count Basie piano ending.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: G5
Trombone 1: F4